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What is Semen Analysis / Sperm Count?

A Semen Analysis evaluates the amount and quality of a man’s semen and sperm to determine male fertility. This test is sometimes called a sperm count.

A Semen Analysis is used to assess the following:

Vitality: sperm’s ability to live and endure

Volume: A measure of the amount of semen present in one ejaculation

Morphology: percentage of sperm that have a normal shape

Mobility: movement of the sperm (swimming ability)

Count: the number of individual sperm present in one ejaculation

Fructose level: a measure of the amount of a sugar called fructose in the semen. The fructose provides energy for movement of the sperm.

pH: measure of the acidity (low pH) or alkalinity (high pH) of the semen

Liquefaction time: Semen is usually a thick gel at the time of ejaculation. It normally becomes liquid within 20 minutes after ejaculation. Liquefaction time is a measure of the time it takes for the semen to liquefy.

When do you expect results?

24 to 36 Hours

Why Get Your Sperms Tested?

A semen analysis aids in identifying any problems with infertilityin males which may be the reason for the couple not being able to conceive successfully.

This test may also be conducted to identify the success of a vasectomy operation or the reversal of the same.

Reason to take Semen Analysis / Sperm Count Test

Symptoms observed are

Undescended testis

Varicocele

Infertily

Preparations Needed for Sperm Count Test

Abstain from sex for a period of a minimum of two days but not more than seven days, since a long period of sexual inactivity may result in less active sperm.

Sample Required?

Semen Analysis / Sperm Count Cost

The semen sperm count test prices vary from one pathological lab to another. However, the semen sperm count test cost is usually not too exorbitant and is easily affordable. Thesemen sperm count test cost offered at home also differ from traditional pathological labs. Portea™ provides this test at a price of Rs 900*.

Understanding results of Semen (Sperm) Analysis / Count

Reference Range

Interpretation

Liquefaction time

20-30 minutes after collection

pH

7.2-8.0

Volume

2.0 ml or more

White blood cells (WBC)

fewer than 1x106/ml, ideally must be absent

Sperm count

20x106 spermatozoa/ml or more

Vitality

75% or more live, i.e., excluding dye

Sperm Motility

50% or more with forward progression

Fructose level

13 m -mol or more per ejaculate

Morphology

30% or more with normal forms

‘*A Reference range is a set of values which helps the healthcare professional to interpret a medical test. It may vary with age, gender, and other factors. Reference ranges may also vary between labs, in value & units depending on instruments used and method of establishment of reference ranges’

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